Brock Lesnar to return to WWE as babyface and destroy RAW star for stealing his finisher? Chances explored
It has been quite some time since Brock Lesnar graced WWE television. The former world champion was seemingly referenced in the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon earlier this year. However, the recent developments at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 have reignited speculation about The Beast Incarnate’s potential return. This chatter stems from the World Heavyweight Championship match between Gunther and Damian Priest in which The Ring General emerged victorious.
During the bout, Gunther surprised fans by using the Kimura Lock, a submission move famously associated with Brock Lesnar. This sparked speculation among fans that The Beast may be preparing for a comeback, possibly to confront the Imperium leader for stealing his signature finisher.
A likely scenario could see Lesnar appear on the upcoming edition of Monday Night RAW. Upon his potential return, The Beast could confront and later annihilate Gunther to set the stage for a future showdown. The use of the Kimura Lock could serve as a subtle hint, planting the seeds for a rivalry between the two powerhouses. Given The Ring General's current role as a villainous character, Brock Lesnar could return as a babyface.
This would align with Brock's heroic send-off at SummerSlam 2023, where he shared a heartfelt passing of the torch moment with Cody Rhodes. If Brock Lesnar does return, the dynamic between the two would be compelling.
That said, this is just speculation at this point.
Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther to take place at WrestleMania 41?
Surely, there is no fixed timeline for Lesnar's return to the Stamford-based promotion. However, the debut episode of RAW on Netflix on January 6, 2025, seems to be the most likely stage for The Beast's potential comeback. Big names like John Cena and The Rock are already anticipated to make appearances, further raising the chances of Brock's shocking return.
If the veteran does return during RAW's Netflix debut, a match between him and Gunther could potentially be set up for WrestleMania 41. Notably, fans witnessed a heated confrontation between these two powerhouses during the 2023 Men's Royal Rumble Match. If they come face-to-face again, WWE would look to seize the opportunity to book their encounter for The Showcase of The Immortals in Las Vegas.
Moreover, if Gunther remains the World Heavyweight Champion until WrestleMania 41, it will add significant value to this potential showdown, as it's been a long time since Brock has held a world title. However, this is speculative at this point.
We'll have to wait and see if the former WWE Champion returns to television in the coming weeks.